Later Life Community Mental Health Nurse | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Wigan Later Life and Memory Service are looking to recruit an experienced Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse to join a busy Multi Disciplinary Team. The post offers the opportunity to work as a screening practitioner within our Older Adults Community Mental Health Team. Training/shadowing opportunities will be provided, and there is the opportunity for professional development within this role. Regular management and clinical supervision is provided. Applicants must have full UK NMC registration. An opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced individual to join the busy and vibrant Later Life and Memory Service pathway in Wigan on a 12-month fixed term/secondment basis to cover maternity leave. The pathway comprises of the memory assessment and treatment service, the care home liaison team, and our older adults CMHT. The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the role of a Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) as part of a multi-disciplinary team which operates from Claire House Health Centre in Wigan. You will be responsible for screening and completing initial assessments for any new referrals into the community mental health team. You will also manage a caseload of clients with functional and organic mental health issues and associated social care issues, for which risk assessment and risk management is an essential requirement. In addition, you may also assess people with memory problems and offer support following diagnosis. You will also participate in the duty rota. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our vibrant, forward-thinking team. Opportunities for development within the role are available. Benefits:

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts FuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

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